Project Manager

Overview

Manage data center build-out projects, overseeing MEP, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• system implementation
• utility coordination
• vendor management
• budget management
• safety management
• project closeout

Tasks

-Coordinate cross-functional teams, including MEP engineers, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, and consultants. -Oversee the implementation, commissioning, and operations of critical MEP, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring capacity, redundancy, and resilience. -Obtain and maintain client trust and foster strong relationships through clear, consistent communication and reliable project delivery. -Engage stakeholders to capture project requirements, define project scope, and establish timelines that support 24/7/365 reliability. -Lead utility coordination, including power distribution, shallow/deep utilities, water, wastewater, stormwater, telecom, and site development activities as they pertain to data center operations. -Champion safety standards, sustainability initiatives, and quality assurance/quality control processes throughout each project phase. -Advise clients on realistic budgets, timelines, project planning, and delivery strategies. -Obtain a clear understanding of project goals and scope from the client, including high-level details, before project kick-off. -Maintain a documentation and filing system tracking all project activities per client’s process and procedures; document and disseminate lessons learned. -Manage project closeout by obtaining O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and facilitating turnover to operations and necessary administrative teams. -Manage project financials, including approvals for initial, interim and final budgets, release of purchase orders, tracking of financial commitments, and timely invoice approvals. -Direct site meetings, including Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, site walkthroughs, and closeout procedures, ensuring a high level of quality and completeness. -Prepare, update, and manage project budget cash flow forecasting monthly. -Lead and build successful project teams through all phases in accordance with the client’s project process and procedures. -Vendor management, including reviewing bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring vendor performance to meet project objectives. -Implement and document value engineering solutions to improve schedules, processes, or outcomes without increased cost. -Navigate and manage local permitting, compliance, and regulatory approvals for new build-outs and ongoing operations.

Requirements

• pe
• pmp
• ms project
• procore
• mep
• 7 years

What You Bring

-Relevant certifications (PE, LEED AP, PMP, Uptime Institute) preferred. -Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong risk and schedule management capability. -Proven record managing complex, fast-track infrastructure projects. -Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. -Strong knowledge of MEP systems, power distribution, HVAC, and utility coordination. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field (Master’s a plus). In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of relevant experience considered. -Familiarity with permitting, regulatory codes, and compliance standards. -Minimum 7 years’ project management experience in data centers, hospitals, or other mission-critical environments. -Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Procore), BMS, and CMMS. -Experience in budgeting, financial controls, and project documentation.

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